Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Halifax Mid Harbour Nova Scotia Provincial Government, NOVA SCOTIA
Deadline: 31 Mar 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title | Earth & Environmental Sciences Technician |
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Department/Unit | Earth & Environmental Sciences |
Location | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Posting Number | S067-24 |
Employee Group | NSGEU Local 77 |
Position Type | Regular, On-Going |
Duration of Contract (if applicable) | |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) | 1 |
Salary | $30.84 - $39.05 ($56,129 - $71,076, per annum, 35 hours per week) |
Classification | T8 |
Provisional Statement | This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months. |
About Dalhousie University | Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018. |
Job Summary | The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences provides excellent undergraduate programs, as well as advanced instruction at the graduate level. Reporting to the Department Administrator, the Academic Support Technician participates in field trips and field schools and is responsible for a variety of logistical components for field school excursions and supporting the development of GIS-related applied materials or testing of workflows. |
Key Responsibilities |
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Note | The incumbent must be willing to engage in field work in remote areas, including exposure to inclement weather and dust. Additionally, the incumbent must be available to work flexible and irregular hours including overtime, weekends and holidays as required for field work. Scheduling and compensation will be in accordance with the collective agreement. Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. |
Required Qualifications |
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Assets |
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Job Competencies | The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular: - Self-Awareness & Professionalism - Integrity - Adaptability - Knowledge & Thinking Skills - Communication |
Additional Information | Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program. |
Application Consideration | Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit. We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources. |
Diversity Statement | Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity . |
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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Open Date | 03/05/2024 |
Close Date | 03/31/2024 |
Open Until Filled | No |
Special Instructions to Applicant | |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/15905 |
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